Tag: digital assets

Own App Aims to Revolutionize Creator Compensation with Blockchain Technology

Own App Aims to Revolutionize Creator Compensation with Blockchain Technology

• Web3 Projects

Own, the new social media app from former U.S. It guarantees much higher revenue shares and content ownership transparency through the use of blockchain technology. Amir Kaltak and Katia Zaitsev, both former members of the web3 startup Lexit, joined forces with Sarah Mick, one of the designers behind Tinder and...

Ripple Effect: How One Case Changed Crypto Regulation Forever

Ripple Effect: How One Case Changed Crypto Regulation Forever

• Facts

The recent SEC v. Ripple case has shaped up to be the most consequential case in the cryptocurrency world. Its effects reach far past the immediate parties to the litigation. Marcin Kowalczyk is a blockchain regulatory analyst. In the post, he dives deep into the legal technicalities, the SEC’s shifting...

Avalanche's Gamble: Will Free NFTs Fix Blockchain Gaming?

Avalanche's Gamble: Will Free NFTs Fix Blockchain Gaming?

• Commentary

Avalanche is placing a big bet on free NFTs with its new “Battle Pass.” The idea? Lure gamers into its ecosystem, reward them with AVAX and in-game assets, and create a unified gaming experience. It all sounds great on paper. Will it actually solve all the problems plaguing blockchain gaming,...

Bitcoin on Moscow Exchange: A Giant Leap for Russian Crypto?

Bitcoin on Moscow Exchange: A Giant Leap for Russian Crypto?

• Facts

The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) has taken the audacious step of trying to bring cryptocurrencies into Russia’s historical financial fold. Now they’ve released a Bitcoin index to boot! This decision sends a strong message of change regarding how the country might treat digital assets in the future. It unlocked innovative new...

Paradigm Urges UK to Embrace DeFi in Crypto Regulation

Paradigm Urges UK to Embrace DeFi in Crypto Regulation

• Regulation

Paradigm, a research-driven investment firm and Paradigm, a research-driven investment firm. They further emphasize the need for inclusivity within this regulatory framework. The UK’s ambition is to be a world-leading hub for digital asset innovation. They don’t want to stifle innovation, they want to increase productivity and create economic returns...

Dogecoin and BlockDAG Emerge as Top Crypto Contenders for New Investors

Dogecoin and BlockDAG Emerge as Top Crypto Contenders for New Investors

• NFT Drops

Dogecoin’s shiba-inu cartoonishness and overall simplicity makes it an easy entry point. Its low transaction costs have ushered in millions of newcomers to the cryptocurrency market. Dogecoin is still a veteran gateway coin for many. Fast forward to 2025, and all of a sudden, BlockDAG was a slam dunk for...

4 Crypto Gems Igniting Southeast Asia's Web3 Revolution

4 Crypto Gems Igniting Southeast Asia's Web3 Revolution

• Commentary

Southeast Asia has long been considered a sleeping giant in terms of overall Web3 adoption. Put aside what you’ve been led to believe about Silicon Valley or London. The true invention and upheaval lie in the rice paddies and busy metropolises of this colorful part of the world. A new...

SEC Eyes Solana: Crypto Regulation's New Frontier?

SEC Eyes Solana: Crypto Regulation's New Frontier?

• Facts

Meanwhile, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stepped up its efforts against the Solana ecosystem. This change marks a new, longer term direction for regulating decentralized finance (DeFi). You’ll be judging proposals for new Solana-based financial products. On top of that, you’ll dive deep into cutting-edge regulatory frameworks...

Crypto Firms Present Frameworks to SEC for Digital Asset Regulation

Crypto Firms Present Frameworks to SEC for Digital Asset Regulation

• Regulation

On June 13, Jito Labs, joined by Blockworks, unveiled a proposal for the framework to the SEC. This framework aims to provide more transparency for token issuers and market makers. Just a day earlier, Solana Labs, Phantom, Superstate, Orca Creative, and several other law firms participated in an important meeting...

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025, Asia’s largest and most influential Web3 conference, is returning to Seoul this coming September. The collaborative innovation summit recently announced its second wave of speakers and lead partners. You can expect big names such as Donald Trump Jr., Keone Hon from Monad Foundation, Guy Young...